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12 less than 7 times a number, how do I put this in numbers and symbols and letters

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Answer: 7x-12

Explanation:

“12 less than” would simply imply “subtract 12 from” the sum of 7 times a number. Let “x” represent the unknown number and multiply it by 7.

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Answer:

7x - 12

Explanation:

'12 less' means thats u have to subtract 12 from the next number

'7 times a number' means 7 multiplied by a variable like x, y, or z

you put those two together and get 7x - 12

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